Ferdinand slams City's lack of desire in Champions League exit

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand did not hold back in his assessment of City's performance in Wednesday's second leg.

Published

5 May 2016

Rio Ferdinand insisted Manchester City did not deserve to go through to the Champions League final, criticising the Premier League club's lack of desire against Real Madrid.

Appearing in their first Champions League semi-final, City bowed out of the competition following Wednesday's 1-0 second-leg loss at the Santiago Bernabeu.

City had a good opportunity to make their mark on Europe and progress to the showpiece on May 28 after last week's goalless draw but stars Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne were subdued throughout as Gareth Bale's deflected delivery off Fernando sent Madrid into a 14th European Cup decider.

And speaking afterwards, former Manchester United defender Ferdinand was frank in his assessment of City's performance in the Spanish capital.